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The pilgrimage route of 88 temples on the main island of Shikoku has joined other world-renowned journeys as a stand-alone topic for a Lonely Planet travel guidebook.
News Japan » Shikoku » Religion: Why Japan’s Shikoku Pilgrimage Should Be On Your Bucket List
Few people know about Japan’s 88 Temple Pilgrimage, but this centuries-old Japanese journey blends spiritual practice, cultural insights and immersion into nature. When most people think about famous ...
News Japan » Shikoku » Religion: Shikoku: The Japanese Island of Pilgrimage and Spirituality
TAKAMATSU, Japan, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shikoku, although the smallest of Japan's main islands, plays a huge role in the country's spiritual heritage. It's home to the legendary 88-temple ...
News Japan » Shikoku » Religion: 88 Temples, 750 Miles, Untold Gifts: Japan’s Shikoku Pilgrimage
A famed route on the smallest of Japan’s four main islands offers breathtaking views and an array of lessons on history, culture and generosity. Credit... Supported by Photographs and Text by Marta ...
News Japan » Shikoku » Religion: Temple lodgings preparing for pilgrims on Japan's Shikoku island
TAKAMATSU, Japan -- As more tourists from abroad flock to the western Japanese island of Shikoku, drawn by its Buddhist heritage and natural beauty, an effort is underway to revive shukubo temple ...
News Japan » Shikoku » Religion: Why Shikoku should be your next Japanese getaway
Of the four main islands of Japan, Shikoku in the southwest is the smallest: snuggled in a bay between its two big brothers, Honshu and Kyushu. While it can feel quieter and more remote than much of ...
News Japan » Shikoku » Religion: 14 things to do in Shikoku, Japan
The smallest and least populous of Japan's four main islands, Shikoku is located to the south of Honshu, where its capital Tokyo resides. Despite Shikoku being relatively less popular among tourists, ...